Motor for Inflatable

[musictrek]

I have a Sevylor HF360 All-Around Inflatable Boat..<br />(LOA: 12 Feet, Beam: 5 Feet,<br /> Max Cap: 1200 Lbs)<br />The Manufacterr rates the boat to handle a 3HP Engine.<br />I was thinking of getting the Honda BF2 2HP Motor...<br />what would be the approx. speed I can achieve with the 2HP motor on my boat?<br /><br />The next step up for the honda is 5HP, would it be a danger to run a 5HP Motor, when the boat is only rated at 3HP? <br /><br />ANy help would be apprecaited...thanks

 

[JB]

Re: Motor for Inflatable

Howdy, Musictrek. Do not exceed the rating of your boat. <br /><br />As much as I love 4 strokes and all of their advantages, I would put a 3 horse 2 stroke on that boat. My all-time favorite little 2 stroke is the OMC (Johnson/Evinrude) 3 hp twin, with the optional fuel pump and adapted to a remote tank. That engine is now upgraded to 4hp, so I would seek a used one that has been well-loved. <br /><br />No engine in that power range is going to make your boat a hot rod. Settle for 3 to 6 mph.<br /><br />My second choice would be a 4 stroke.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . . . <br />JB

 

[musictrek]

Re: Motor for Inflatable

Aren't 4 strokes for fuel effiecient and have more power..plus no mixing...<br />Whats your reasoning for going with a 2 Stroke?

 

[JB]

Re: Motor for Inflatable

Yes, the 4 strokes are more fuel efficient. They are also quieter, cleaner and less smelly. They don't require mixed fuel.<br /><br />My reasons for the li'l OMC are that it is a twin, therefore smoother than the Honda single cylinder, 3hp is 50% more than 2 hp, and I have nostalgic memories of years of flawless service from one in my youth.<br /><br />Not very strong arguments, huh? I guess if one uses only objective logic 4 stroke is the only way to go.<br /><br />Red sky at night. . . . <br />JB

 

[mrdh]

Re: Motor for Inflatable

Hey we have the exact same boat. I just got a 3HP Johnson, I used to have an electeric. <br />What did you end-up choosing. How's it working for you?<br /><br />dh<br />mrdh@rogers.com